SEO Executive Job in Kenya

General Job Description and Focus

We are seeking a full-time person to join our team as an SEO Executive.

The person will have functional knowledge and expertise in the following key areas: SEO, PPC, On Page Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Forum/Blog Marketing, Video Marketing and Article/PR submission.

The right person will be able to execute all these functions (not just planning but execution), at a minimum.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Strong SEO Fundamentals and should be an expert in On Page and Off Page optimization techniques
• Strong understanding of social media optimization techniques.
• Understanding of Link building/PR optimization/Directory submissions/Article submissions.
• Complete understanding of search engine trends & algorithm
• Must have done SEO for E-commerce websites
• PPC (Google, MSN) knowledge would be plus
• Knowledge of HTML, XML, CSS & related tools
• NO BLACKHAT TECHNIQUES
• Identifying and implementing strategies for increasing site traffic through organic search listings without being blacklisted
• Continually monitoring organic search rankings to increase traffic and sales
• Analyzing website strategies and translating qualitative or anecdotal data into recommendations and tactics for revising the strategies
• Creating and reviewing regular sales reports for various online sites and promotions

Skills and specifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed when confronted with support issues
• Ability to manage details, overall flexibility and efficient work habits

Education and Qualifications

• Should have over 4 years of relevant experience
• Excellent Internet and computer skills
• Expert knowledge of online marketing and search engine optimization
• Clear understanding of SEO, affiliate marketing and PPC (Pay Per Click)
• Knowledge and experience with HTML and Excel

Working Environment

• Full Time
• Work at home
• Performance and results driven

If you are able to perform all the functions identified above, please submit your resume, compensation requirements and your Skype ID to edaseda@placidway.com

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Training Facilitator and Researcher Jobs in Kenya

Excellent opportunities ¡n regional peace building and conflict resolution

Our client, the International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC) is a Research and Training institution focusing on regional peace support capacity building to respond to conflicts through preventive, management, and peace building measures.

The centre is a key player in the African Peace and Security Architecture with ¡ts strategic focus in the Eastern African Region.

In collaboration with the government of Japan through UNDP the
centre now wishes to engage the following key staff:

Training Facilitator / Co-ordinator 

1 Post

With this appointment, IPSTC, wishes to further enhance its capacity to develop and deliver highly effective and innovative training programmes in conflict prevention and post conflict peace — building.

Working closely with other IPSTC staff, the Training Facilitator/Coordinator will be required to:

• Coordinate the delivery of training programmes related to conflict prevention and post conflict peace building within Eastern Africa;
• Participate in the design, development and delivery of conflict prevention and post conflict peace building programmes;
• Develop/adopt cutting edge training tools and methodologies so as to transform the institution into a centre of excellence;
• Remain abreast of contemporary adult learning principles/practices with a view to developing relevant training tools and methodologies for associated training events
• Develop and constantly update a database of training experts! facilitators in different subject areas;

To qualify for consideration, applicants should:

• Hold a university degree at Masters level in International Studies! Relations, Conflict Management, or related areas;
• Have a minimum of 5 years institutional training and capacity development experience in conflict prevention and post conflict peace building training with emphasis on African peace and security dynamics;
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills (knowledge of French is desirable but not mandatory);
• Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to quality performance;
• Display sensitivity and adaptability to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age issues;
• Have the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize work schedules and lead a team;
• Good command of computer applications. Ref No.: 135/B W/FN

Researcher 

2 Posts

Reporting directly to the Head of Department, the successful candidates will conduct research
and produce papers to support and inform IPSTC’s interventions as well as the development
of new or more effective training programmes.

Key duties and tasks will be to:

• Produce and present demand driven research papers;
• Conduct on-going background research and contribution to country profiles in Eastern Africa with particular focus on issues related to regional conflict prevention;
• Examine the feasibility and modalities of a regional conflict alert system;
• Assist in the design, development and delivery of conflict prevention programmes;
• Participate in development workshops for products related to tactical, operational and strategic level training and education;
• Liaise with other relevant institutions and organizations in order to increase conflict prevention capacity in Eastern Africa and also widen IPSTC’s network of experts.

We invite applications from accomplished researchers who match the following requirements:

• Hold a Masters or PhD degree in International Studies/Relations, Conflict Management, or related areas;
• Have at least 5 years research experience preferably gained in the areas of conflict prevention and post conflict peace building initiatives and training;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work schedules as well as carry out work with energy and a positive constructive attitude, always in control even when under pressure;
• Robust, flexible and results oriented approach and personality
• Knowledge of French is desirable but not mandatory Ref No.: 172/AB/FN

Closing date for receipt of applications: 27th January, 2012

Send your application letter and CV- do not attach certificates/testimonials and state how your experience matches the specification, quoting job Ref.No. to hawkins.associates@khigroup. com

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Training Technical Advisor and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Jobs in Kenya

Training Technical Advisor (TA)

Our Client seeks applications for the position of Training Technical who will work under the direction of the Chief of Party, providing technical expertise and guidance in assuring the full implementation of the projects Scope of Work.

The TA will provide technical guidance to government Ministries and sub-contractors to ensure that work delivered meets desired set standards and addresses immediate needs of the training sector.

Responsibilities

The TA will be responsible for providing technical expertise, as well as sourcing additional technical expertise as needed. She/he will be the technical lead of the proposed project.

This position requires a solid background of hands-on experience in technical documentation, technical design and program management. The position requires strong knowledge of training systems and methods.

Duties:

• Participate in the development and implementation of the NTM work plan, in collaboration with the Ministries.
• Provide technical leadership in the implementation of the work plan
• Liaise with the government Ministries and other stakeholders in the implementation of activities
• Furnish technical assistance to national counterparts and participate in relevant technical advisory groups with counterparts and partner institutions
• Provide stakeholders with technical guidance in the requirements gathering and development of standards for training
• Work with local institutions in developing technical training courses and curriculum
• Provide technical assistance and skill building to faculty of training institutions, in-service trainers and curriculum developers

Desired Qualifications

• At least a Master’s degree in education or health related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement training initiatives including eLearning and Distance Learning initiatives
• Ability to interact with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently, and give close attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision of staff, including technical experts and support staff
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency with MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Our client is looking to hire a M&E Officer who will lead the overall M&E strategy for the anticipated USAID-funded National Training Mechanism.

The M&E Officer will provide technical assistance to the project in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning strategies that help monitor the extent to which the project is meeting its objectives and delivering intended outcomes.

S/He will promote learning and the dissemination or key lessons and findings to all relevant stakeholders including Government of Kenya and USAID

His/her specific responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement project M&E strategy and develop accompanying documents including M&E framework, Indicator manuals, data collection tools among others.
• Provide mentoring and capacity building (skills transfer) partners and MOH
• Serve as M&E technical expert in working groups and other meetings.
• Contribute to overall project workplan and budgeting processes
• Prepare briefs and reports to the project management team on progress of project implementation
• Participate in evaluations
• Coordinate the processes to collect relevant data to measure progress against the Strategic Outcomes and periodic reporting requirements

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Health (MPH) or other related social/health sciences.
• At least 5 years direct experience in designing and implementing M&E activities for Health programs in Kenya, preferably USG-funded
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in developing M&E frameworks for health projects
• Thorough knowledge of Kenya Health sector
• Demonstrated technical skills for designing or evaluating training or education projects desired.
• Proficiency in SPPS, EPI info and STATA
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili

Application Procedure

Applicants should email their applications attaching a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter indicating why they are interested in and qualified for the position and the names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities to a Search Committee.

All communications relating to applications for this position should be addressed to:

The Recruitment Team,
Preferred Personnel Africa Limited,
P.O. Box 53385-00200
Nairobi

email address: cvs@preferredpersonnel.co.ke.

Applications should be received by 12th January 2012.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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Temporary Recruiters (Schools) Jobs in Kenya

Brief Description

Bridge International Academies is looking for an energetic, dynamic individual to support this large scale recruitment drive for our schools which are located in low income areas of Nairobi and beyond.

Because of the eventual size of our operations, the company will ultimately need to hire thousands of new teachers each year and hundreds of new school managers to manage this undertaking.

Description

Temporary Recruiters (Schools) 

1 month contract

(starting on February 27th)

Location: Nairobi and beyond

Several Positions

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies was conceived in 2007 out of the belief that giving every child access to a high quality education would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty worldwide.

With that guiding insight, Bridge International developed a strategy that would enable it to launch a large-scale network of high-quality, ultra low-cost, for-profit primary schools.

Operating a network of schools supported by a strong central headquarters gives Bridge International the scale, experience, and capacity to invest in systems of management, support, training, and innovation that allows individual schools to dramatically increase their effectiveness.

Using this model, Bridge International is able to profitably deliver high-quality education for $4 per child per month. This ensures that its academies will continue to successfully serve its communities as long as parents value the educational service provided.

The first Bridge International Academy launched successfully in Kenya in 2009 and 60 academies will be operating in Kenya in January 2012. Through rapid and strategic expansion, Bridge International will provide a quality education to over a million students in the coming years.

About this position

Bridge International Academies is looking for an energetic, dynamic individual to support this large scale recruitment drive for our schools which are located in low income areas of Nairobi and beyond.

Because of the eventual size of our operations, the company will ultimately need to hire thousands of new teachers each year and hundreds of new school managers to manage this undertaking. It is critical to our success to be able to design and manage streamlined selection, recruiting, and hiring processes to find the right people and to do so in a cost-effective manner.

It is the role of the Recruiter to support this process while working with the rest of the HR team for the schools.

Hiring responsibilities will include:

- Teachers & School Managers from the communities where our schools are launched

More specifically:

• Prepare material needed for recruitment
• Market for teachers and school managers from communities where our schools are to be opened ahead of the actual interview dates
• Assist in administering, scoring and conducting final round of interviews with relevant department members
• Invite the shortlisted candidates for training and make follow-up calls where necessary
• Any other duties as may be advised from time to time

About You

• Minimum Diploma in either Human Resource Management, Administration or Social Sciences from a reputable institution
• Working experience in human resource management will be an added advantage
• The prospective candidate must be a person of high integrity
• Able to work in low income areas and/or informal settlements
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Function well in a fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm and the bar for quality is set high
• This position requires a lot of travelling hence one should be ready and willing to travel at short notice.

How to apply:

You can apply and view detailed job requisitions on the Careers page at www.bridgeinternationalacademies.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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